Michael Braukus
Headquarters, Washington, DC                    October 8, 1998
(Phone:  202/358-1979)

Lori Rachul
Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH
(Phone:  216/433-8806)

RELEASE:  98-181

NASA UNVEILS "SUPERSTARS OF MODERN AERONAUTICS" PAINTING

     Twelve NASA scientists and engineers, selected as "Superstars 
of Modern Aeronautics," were recognized today in a special 
ceremony at NASA's Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH, where a 
painting portraying their images was unveiled.   

     The painting, by artist Alexander Bostic, was created to 
highlight NASA's Aeronautics program and to recognize a few of the 
many talented individuals who have contributed to the excellence 
of the United States' civil and military aircraft and air 
transportation system.

     The "superstars," former or current NASA employees 
representing the four aeronautics centers, were chosen for their 
significant contributions to NASA's aeronautics programs over the 
past 50 years.  Recognized on the painting are:  Dr. Robert T. 
Jones, Dr. Jolen Flores and Dr. Karen L. Gundy-Burlet from NASA's 
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA; Edwin J. Saltzman, Marta 
Bohn-Meyer and Dr. Kenneth W. Iliff from NASA's Dryden Flight 
Research Center, Edwards, CA; Dr. Richard Whitcomb, Dr. Kathy H. 
Abbott and Dr. James C. Newman, Jr., from NASA's Langley Research 
Center, Hampton, VA; and Dr. John J. Adamczyk, Albert L. Johns and 
Dr. Simon Ostrach from NASA's Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 
OH. 

     A poster has also been designed, from the original painting, 
that will be used by educators to encourage their students to 
consider the many exciting and diverse career choices in the 
aeronautics field.  Biographical sketches highlighting the 
subjects' educational background, technical achievements and 
contributions, current work assignment and interests are printed 
on the back of the poster.  This "Superstars of Modern 
Aeronautics" poster is the third in a series of career awareness 
posters created by the Education Division at NASA Headquarters, 
Washington, DC.

     Copies of the poster are available to educators.  For more 
information, call 440/774-1151, ext. 249 or 293.
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